CRYPTOCOCCUS AG PANEL,SERUM(B)

Message

SEND OUT/BOSTON

Test Code

CRYPTO AG

Includes

CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN,(LATEX) (b)
ANTIGEN TITER (IF ANTIGEN IS POSITIVE)

Preferred Specimen

SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 MLS

Instructions

DRAW 1 GOLD TOP TUBE, CLOT, SPIN, AND SEND TO LAB.

Transport Container

ORIGINAL TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): < 72 hours

Methodology
Lateral Flow Assay Immunochromatographic test

Setup Schedule

DAILY

Report Available

TAT 1 DAY

Reference Range

NEGATIVE

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory Contact: Dianne Fitzsimmons, 857-203-5954

Additional Information
CRYPTOCOCCUS AG PANEL

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.